Telltale Signs of a Solar Cover Problem

• If your pool is dirtier than usual or your water and heating bills are skyrocketing, it may be a sign that there is a problem with your pool's solar cover. There are many benefits and cost savings in having a solar cover for a pool or spa. Pool covers keep debris out of the water, and they also prevent water loss through evaporation, which can be a costly problem.
  
  

Debris

• Debris in a pool from nearby plants and animals can cause bacterial growth and means more frequent vacuuming for the pool owner. If your solar cover is working you probably have to do less of this time-consuming chore.
  
  

Evaporation

• Whenever the surrounding air is cooler than the water in the pool, water will evaporate. Even in an unheated pool cool night air will cause water loss. If your solar cover is working you should be refilling your pool less frequently than last season. This will also be reflected in your water bill.
  
  

Heat

• A pool or spa heated by gas or electricity can use a tremendous amount of energy. If your solar cover is working the costs involved should be reduced significantly, as they help maintain the water's temperature overnight or in cooler weather.